What happened on 7 December 1966?
December 7, 1966 (Wednesday) ATS-1 (Applications Technology Satellite), the first experimental equatorial synchronous satellite, was launched into geostationary orbit at 23,000 mi (37,000 km) above the equator.
What was the number one song December 7th 1966?
Blame It On The Rain.
What day of the week was Christmas 1966?
1966 Holidays
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| November 25, 1966 | Black Friday | Friday |
| November 28, 1966 | Cyber Monday | Monday |
| December 7, 1966 | Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day | Wednesday |
| December 25, 1966 | Christmas Day | Sunday |
What was the #1 song of 1966?
List of Billboard Hot 100 number ones of 1966
| No. | Issue date | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 151 | January 1 | “The Sound of Silence” |
| 152 | January 8 | “We Can Work It Out” |
| January 15 | ||
| re | January 22 | “The Sound of Silence” |
What was the number one rock song in 1966?
The Beatles top the charts in both the US and UK with the single “We Can Work It Out”. It is their twelfth #1 single in the US. They would top the charts again in June with “Paperback Writer”. The album Rubber Soul released in December is #1.
What date was Easter in 1965?
1965 Holidays
| Date | Holiday | Days to go |
|---|---|---|
| April 16, 1965 | Good Friday | – |
| April 18, 1965 | Easter | – |
| April 19, 1965 | Easter Monday | – |
| April 22, 1965 | Earth Day | – |
What day was Thanksgiving on in November 1966?
November 24, 1966
Johnson, President of the United States of America, in consonance with Section 6103 of Title 5 of the United States Code designating the fourth Thursday of November in each year as Thanksgiving Day, do hereby proclaim Thursday, November 24, 1966, as a day of national thanksgiving.
What kind of music was popular in the 1966?
Roots rock combined elements of folk music, blues, country and rock ‘n’ roll. And, the genre was exemplified by its “back to basics” sound. Bob Dylan is thought to have pioneered the genre with the release of his 1966 album Blonde on Blonde that demonstrated what roots rock was to become.
What day did fathers day fall on in 1965?
Dates
| Year | Father’s Day | |
|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 1962 | June 17 |
| 1935 | 1963 | June 16 |
| 1936 | 1964 | June 21 |
| 1937 | 1965 | June 20 |
What day was Mother’s Day on in 1965?
May 9, 1965
Johnson, President of the United States of America, do hereby request that Sunday, May 9, 1965, be observed as Mother’s Day; and I direct the appropriate officials of the Government to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on that day.
What day was Memorial Day on in 1967?
1967 Holidays
| Date | Holiday | Days to go |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 1967 | Pentecost Monday | – |
| May 20, 1967 | Armed Forces Day | – |
| May 29, 1967 | Memorial Day | – |
| June 14, 1967 | Flag Day | – |